The startup ecosystem in the region is growing at a very fast pace. The rise of innovative young businesses and ingenious founders behind them is attracting a lot of investor attention and confidence. It is a good time for businesses to raise funds.

However, even the successful businesses have a challenging time doing this. So how and where does one start? And more importantly, how does one present the business in the right way?

This workshop will give you the answers to the following questions through the eyes of a VC investor:

1. How to find and reach out to the right investors for the business.
2. How to create an initial presentation - a pitch deck, and what to include in this.
3. How to prepare yourself and the business for the next steps.

The event will be an interactive presentation where the audience will have the opportunity to discuss their own experiences or address questions.

SPEAKER 

Himag Vaidya, Investment Professional, Shorooq Partners

As an Investment Professional, Himag can put his passion for technology market trends and entrepreneurship into play on a daily basis. He received his Dual Bachelor’s degree in Economics (Finance Track) and Music Practice from NYU Abu Dhabi, after which he worked with a startup and a law firm in New York, as well as top consulting firms in the UAE and in India, while contributing to research projects with the European Union. Himag has a strong interest in social impact and moving forward he hopes to serve the entrepreneurial aspirations of the low-income immigrant population in the region. When he’s not analyzing a new market, Himag enjoys writing poetry and composing music.